Oconee, Clarke teachers reunite for art

The "Feb. 24, 1875, Art Teachers Invitational Show" for art teachers in Oconee and Clarke counties is on exhibit through Feb. 12 in the Myers Gallery at Athens Academy. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

A reception to meet the teachers happens from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

The title was conceived by Athens Academy art teacher Lawrence Stueck because that was the "last date Oconee and Clarke were one county." He invited teachers from public and independent schools in Oconee and Clarke counties to participate. "I had the idea for this show after seeing the Youth Art Month show at UGA of Clarke County students. I thought it would be good to have a show of the teachers' work as well. We're very pleased with the representation from all over both counties, with almost 50 teachers participating," Stueck said.